Transitions in our Writing

Finish the last sentence. Amrita and I are a lot alike. Amrita enjoys learning about the solar system. Similarly,

• I enjoy studying the stars.

• I dislike the dark.

• Amrita goes to bed early.

• I'm vegetarian.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

To show a chronological event (movement in time), use a transition like:

• also, another, like, too, in comparison
• first, next, before, now, finally
• besides, in addition, for example, furthermore
• as a result, because, since, so , therefore

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

To show an ending, use a transition like:

• for instance, such as, like
• finally, in conclusion, lastly
• although, furthermore, besides
• first, next, later, after

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

To show an example (detail), use a transition like:

• like, such as, for example, for instance
• finally, lastly, in conclusion
• but, yet, although, though
• also, another, in comparison, too

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Carlos started the year with low grades; ______ he worked hard at home and pulled up all of his grades by the end of the nine weeks.

• however,

• furthermore,

• for example,

• in addition,

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

(At the end of an essay:)

______________ the more educated a person is, the more choices he will have in a career.

• Otherwise,

• Meanwhile,

• In conclusion,

• Likewise,

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

______ you fail, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you tried your best.

• No matter

• Even if

• first

• otherwise

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Peter is involved with many after school sporting activities. _____, Catalina prefers to spend her free time playing video games indoors.

• For example
• To sum it up
• Therefore
• On the other hand

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.

• Next
• Before
• Initially
• Later

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the Transition

I like to go to concerts, in fact, it's my favorite type of entertainment.

• I like

• In fact,

• Favorite type

• Entertainment

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CCSS.W.4.3C